Northside High School

713 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northside High School, located at 301 Dunand Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a prominent secondary institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to student development, fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal growth through athletics, arts, and community engagement.

As a significant fixture in the Lafayette area, Northside High School plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes school spirit and tradition while continuously working to integrate modern instructional methods to meet the evolving needs of its learners. By balancing rigorous coursework with a supportive campus culture, Northside High aims to graduate well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.

713

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	25
Black	653
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
653 (91.6%)
Hispanic
25 (3.5%)
White
21 (2.9%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7990
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	600
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 232

Grade 10 178

Grade 11 150

Grade 12 153